Items submitted to Check it Out must be events that benefit nonprofit organizations and be open to the public. Submissions should be received at least seven days in advance of the event.

Farmington area

Strong, Friday, April 20: Contra dance, 7 to 9 p.m., Forster Memorial Building. Beginners lessons, 6:30 p.m. $5 per person; $15 per family. FMI: Katie Miazga, 684-3441.

Farmington, Saturday, April 21: Bean supper, 4 to 6 p.m., Chesterville Grange 20. Adults, $6; child $3.

Farmington, Saturday, April 21: Used book and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Farmington Water Department. Benefits American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

Jay, Saturday, April 21: Benefit dance for the family of the late Michael Newcomb of Wilton, 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW. $10. FMI: Pam, 240-3767.

Leeds, Saturday, April 21: Pancake and French toast breakfast, 6:30 to 10 a.m. Volunteer Fire Department, Route 106. Adults $5, children $3. Fundraiser for a new compressor for SCBA equipment.

Livermore Falls, Saturday, April 21: Baked bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 17 Reynolds Ave. Delivery within five miles.

Rangeley, Saturday, April 21: Bird identification workshop, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saddleback Ski Area Base Lodge. Sponsored by Upper Kennebec Valley Chapter of SWOAM. Bring boots, warm wear, binoculars. Free. FMI: Patty Cormier, 474-3499; [email protected].

Strong, Saturday, April 21: Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., United Methodist Church.

Farmington, Monday, April 23: Talk, Remnants, Women and Religion in the Southern Freedom Movement, 4:45 p.m., North Dining Hall, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. Presented by Rachel Harding, historian of religion and poet. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7409.

Readfield, Monday, April 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kents Hill High School, Route 17.

Farmington, Wednesday and Thursday, April 25, 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 5 p.m., UMF, North Dining Hall.

Canton, Saturday, April 28: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Adults $7, children under 12 $5. Take-outs.

New Sharon, Saturday, April 28: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., New Sharon United Methodist Church. Adults, $7; children under 12, $2. Proceeds will help defray expenses. Sponsored by the Church’s Woman’s Society.

Farmington, Monday, April 30: UMF Education Job Fair, 1 p.m., UMF Dearborn Gym. FMI: [email protected]; 778-7029; http://chd/umf.maine.edu/recruiting/educationjobfair.php.

Farmington, Monday, April 30: Sand art, 7:15 p.m., The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. Free. FMI: 778-7346

Jay, Saturday, May 5: Benefit dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, K.C. Hall. Music by DJ Damion Rodzen. Benefits Livermore Fire Department automatic heart defibrillator fund.

Farmington, Saturday, May 12: Contradance, 8 to 11 p.m., waltz workshop, 7 p.m., Farmington Grange, Bridge Street. $6 or $15 per family. FMI: 397-2241 or [email protected].

Oxford Hills area

Norway, Wednesday, April 18: Story time for children ages 2 to 5, 10:30 a.m., Norway Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Thursday, April 19: Story time for preschoolers, 10 a.m., Paris Public Library. FMI: 743-6994.

Paris, Thursday, April 19: Luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Deering Memorial United Methodist Church. Donation, $5. FMI: 743-6782.

Waterford, Thursday, April 19: Potluck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins Community House, Plummer Hill Road behind the village green, next door to the church.

Norway, Friday, April 20: Boosters provide rhymes, finger plays, songs, stories and other activities for children under 2, 10:30 a.m., Memorial Library. FMI: 743-5308.

Paris, Friday, April 20: Hunters’ supper, 6:30 p.m., Paris Fire Hall, Western Avenue. Sponsored by Moss Brook Church.

Harrison, Saturday, April 21: Lasagna supper, seatings 5 and 6 p.m., Bolsters’ Mills United Methodist Church. Adults $7, children under 12, $3. Benefits Mechuwana Methodist Camp Scholarship fund. Reservations and FMI: 743-7002.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, April 21: Craft fair and Chinese auction, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 150.

Norway, Sunday, April 22: Shopping Relay, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Norway Legion Hall. Proceeds benefit Oxford Hills Relay For Life. Door prizes and lunch available.

West Paris, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 23-25: Indoor rummage sale, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ledgeview Living Center. Benefits the Resident Council.

Bridgton, Thursday, April 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Howell Laboratories, Route 117.

Canton, Saturday, April 28: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Adults $7, children under 12 $5. Take-outs.

Oxford, Saturday, April 28: Benefit supper for Kevin Waterhouse, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Grace Fellowship Church. Adults $10, children under 12 $5. Entertainment to follow. FMI: 674-2733, 539-9064.

Paris, Saturday, April 28: Chinese auction, doors open 1 p.m., auction, 3 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School cafeteria. Benefits classes of 2008 and 2009.

Norway, Sunday, April 29: Basket bingo, 11 a.m., bingo at 12:30 p.m., Norway Legion Hall, Main Street. Benefits Responsible Pet Care Shelter. Tickets $10. FMI or advance tickets, 743-8679.

Norway, Saturday, May 5: Mother’s Day high tea and fashion show, 2 p.m., Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main St. $5/advance, $6/door. FMI: 743-2290.

Norway, Sunday, May 6: March of Dimes, WalkAmerica, 1 p.m., Key Bank, 369 Main St. FMI or to register: 1-800-525-9255 or www.walkamerica.org.

Harrison, Saturday, May 12: Chinese auction, viewing 2 to 4 p.m., auction starts 4 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Benefits Harrison Elementary School playground project. FMI: 583-2357.

Paris, Friday and Saturday, May 18, 19: The CAD Fashion Class fashion show “A Night at the Runway,” 7 p.m., Oxford Hills Community High School auditorium.

River Valley area

Mexico, Tuesday, April 17: Story hour, 10 a.m., Public Library, 134 Main St. Ages 2 to 5. Earth Day crowns will be craft for day.

Rumford, Tuesday, April 17: Author Kathy Lynn Emerson, 6:30 p.m., library public room. Free. FMI: 364-3661; www.rumford.lib.me.us.

Bethel, April 18: Mahoosue Land Trust program on invasive plants, 7 p.m., Gould Academy, McLaughlin Science Center. FMI: 824-3806.

Canton, Saturday, April 21: Chinese and silent auctions, New Fire Station. Doors open at 4 p.m., Auction, 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Canton Cruiser’s Relay for Life Team.

Rumford, Saturday, April 21: All-male beauty pageant, 5 p.m., Eagles Bingo Hall. $7, meal included.

Rumford, Saturday, April 21: Tree seed day, 9 to 11 a.m., Rumford Grange 115.

Rumford, Saturday, April 21: Supper, 5 to 6 p.m., United Methodist Church dining hall, Linnell Street. $6 adults, $3 children under 12.

Rumford, Saturday, April 21: Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Snowshoe Club.

Rumford, Wednesday, April 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 5:30 p.m., Eagles Rumford, 13 Oxford Ave.

Rumford, Wednesday, April 25: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 5:30 p.m., Eagles, 13 Oxford Ave.

Farmington, Thursday, April 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 5 p.m., UMF North Dining Hall.

Rumford, Friday, April 27: Auction benefiting St. Athanasius-St. John School, 6:30 p.m., Eagles Club.

Rumford, Friday, April 27: Poets Ken Nye and Tom Lyford, 7 p.m., Public Library. Free.

Canton, Saturday, April 28: Chicken pie supper, 5 p.m., Ponemah Rebekah Lodge Hall. Adults $7, children under 12 $5. Takeouts.

Mexico, Saturday, April 28: Family fun day, 1 to 4 p.m., Mexico Recreation Center. Sponsored by Friends Forever Team to benefit Relay for Life.

Mexico, Sunday, April 29: Shower party, 4 p.m., Mexico Baptist Church, benefits Teen Mission International. Supplies for new school and house for teachers.

Rumford, Sunday, April 29: Elliott Card Challenge, a card magic contest, 3 p.m., Hotel Harris, free.

Rumford, Wednesday, May 30: Two Old Friends in concert, old time musicians, 6:30 p.m., Public Library. Free. FMI: Claudia Reynolds, 364-3661 or www.rumford.lib.me.us.

Lewiston area

Lewiston, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 17, 18, 19: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 17: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 18: Jericho Place children’s club, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Marston’s Corner Baptist Church, 752 Beech Hill Road. Ages 4 to 12. FMI: Marti Chabot, 784-3003.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 18: Preschool story program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 18: Teen Anime Drawing Club, 3 p.m., Auburn Public Library teen room. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 18: Open gym, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 18: Kid Concoctions, 10:30 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 18: Concert for kids with Matt Loosigian, 6 p.m., Callahan Hall at the Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Free. Co-sponsored by Advocates for Children; FMI: 783-3990.

Auburn, Thursday, April 19: Baby’s night out, 6 to 6:20 p.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room. Birth through 24 months. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Thursday, April 19: Maine Memory Network, 6 p.m., Auburn Public Library Androscoggin Community Room. Online museum, Maine Historical Society project. Curator Candace Kanes will give virtual tour. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 19: Art Van, 10:30 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 19: L/A Arts presents Don Campbell (country,) 7:30 p.m., Ramada Inn and Convention Center. Tickets: $22/$18 students & seniors 60+. FMI: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org.

Gray, Friday, April 20: Opening day, Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. FMI, updates: 207-657-4977; Lisa Kane, 287-3303.

Lewiston, Friday, April 20: Babytime, 10 a.m., public library. FMI: 784-0135 ext. 4.

Lisbon, Friday, April 20: Beef supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459. Adults $6, children under 10 $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Auburn, Saturday, April 21: Stories with Judy D’Amour, 10 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Bowdoin, Saturday, April 21: Bean supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., West Bowdoin Baptist Church Parish Hall. Adults, $6.50, children under 12, $3, pre-school, free.

Leeds, April 21: Pancake and French toast breakfast, 6:30 to 10 a.m., Volunteer Fire Department, Route 106. Adults $5, children $3. Fundraiser for compressor for SCBA equipment.

Lewiston, Saturday, April 21: Baked bean supper, 4 to 5:30 p.m., United Pentecostal Church, 715 College St. Adults $6, children under 10 $3. FMI: 784-9711.

Litchfield, Saturday, April 21: Indoor yard sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Leo’s Church. FMI and to rent a table for $10: Lori, 268-4205 by April 17.

Mechanic Falls, Saturday, April 21: Craft fair and Chinese auction, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 150.

New Gloucester, Saturday, April 21: Bean supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Amvets Post 6. Adults $6, children under 12, $2, children under 6 free.

Sabattus, Saturday, April 21: Bean and casserole supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 135, Island Road. Adults $6, children 10 and under $3.

Wales, Saturday, April 21: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Route 132, Pond Road. Benefits Wales Presbyterian Church. FMI: Alice, 375-8382.

Lewiston, Sunday, April 22: Pancake breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m., Holy Cross Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St. Sponsored by Holy Cross Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Msgr. Felix Martin Assembly 2870. Adults, $6; 12 years and under, $3. Tickets: at the door. FMI: Dan Leclair, 240-3537.

Lewiston, Monday, April 23: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4.

Lewiston, Monday, April 23: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4.

Readfield, Monday, April 23: American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kents Hill High School, Route 17.

Lewiston, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 24, 25, 26: American Red Cross blood drive, 12 to 7 p.m., CMMC, 300 Main St.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 24: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4.

Lewiston, Tuesday, April 24: Book Buddies, 3:30 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 25: Jericho Place children’s club, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Marston’s Corner Baptist Church, 752 Beech Hill Road. Ages 4 to 12. FMI: Marti Chabot, 784-3003.

Auburn, Wednesday, April 25: Preschool story program, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 25: Open gym, The Toy Library, 134 College St. FMI: 782-1112.

Lewiston, Wednesday, April 25: Book Buddies, 3:30 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4.

Auburn, Thursday, April 26: Heritage Quest Online, 6 p.m., Auburn Public Library computer lab, for genealogy enthusiasts. Advance registration required. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Lewiston, Thursday, April 26: Art van, 3:30 p.m., Public Library, FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4.

Auburn, Friday, April 27: American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Maine Oxy, 7 Albiston Way.

Lewiston, Friday, April 27: Babytime, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4.

Lisbon, Friday, April 27: Taco dinner, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 158. $6. FMI: 784-0447.

Lisbon, Friday, April 27: Turkey supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 27 Village St. Adults $6, children 12 and under $3, preschool free. Sponsored by Nina Rebekah Lodge 86 and Sabattus River Lodge 21 IOOF.

Lisbon, Friday, April 27: Italian dinner, 5:30 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 9459. Adults $6, children under 10, $3. FMI: 353-2152.

Turner, Friday, April 27: Movie night, dinner, 5 p.m., movie, 6:30 p.m., Leavitt Area High School Auditorium. pizza & movie $6, movie only $3. Benefits Turner Community Playground Project. FMI: Lori Marschall, 224-8264, [email protected], Turner Elementary School 225-3620.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: First Earth Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. FMI: 783-0461.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: Bean supper, 5 to 7 p.m., New Auburn Social Club. $5. Benefits Edward Little Scholarship fund.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: Read to dog, 10 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room, with 3-year-old golden retriever and registered therapy dog. FMI: 333-6640; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: “Making Tracks” auction, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Fairview Elementary School gym, 397 Minot Ave. Fundraiser for grades 4, 5, and 6 field trips and activities. $5. FMI, tickets, Stephanie Geer, 784-3559, ext 222.

Auburn, Saturday, April 28: Celebrity Waiter Dinner, 6 p.m., Martindale Country Club. $30 or table of 10 for $250. FMI: 784-5272. Benefits Sexual Assault Crisis Center.

Brunswick, Saturday, April 28: T’ai Chi and Qigong meditative movement, 10 to 11 a.m., Bowdoin College, next to Sills Hall. Free. FMI: 712-6264 or www.mainecoasttaichi.com.

Gray, Saturday, April 28: Baked bean and casserole supper, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church, Route 115. Adults, $6, children under 12, $2. FMI: 657-4279 or 657-3279 day of supper.

Gray, Saturday, April 28: Used book sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Library.

Greene, Saturday, April 28: American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Greene Fire Department, Patten Road.

Lisbon Falls, Saturday, April 28: Baked bean and ham supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Methodist Church. Adults $6, children $2. Sponsored by Methodist Women.

Poland, Saturday, April 28: Scrapbooking day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Whittier Middle School. Fundraiser for field trips and activities. FMI and to register: Shawn Vincent, 998-5400, ext. 204.

Sabattus, Saturday, April 28: Bob Blais plays honky tonk music, 7 to 10 p.m., American Legion Post 135. $2.

Auburn, Sunday, April 29: Public breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m., VFW Post 1603, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50; includes coffee and juice. Benefits National Home for Children. Last one for year. FMI: 784-6883.

Winthrop, Sunday, April 29: Concert-CODA Chorus 3 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Free, free-will offering. Sponsored by Kennebec Savings Bank. FMI: 377-2549.

Lewiston, Monday, April 30: Preschool storytime, 10 a.m., Public Library. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4.

Lewiston, Monday, April 30: Kid’s Cooking Club, 4 p.m., Public Library. FMI: 784-0135, ext. 4.

Buckfield, Friday, May 4: Spaghetti supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall. Benefit for “Destination Imagination” program. FMI: Jerry Marstaller, 224-7623.

Sabattus, May 4-5: Spring bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 61 Lisbon Road. Hosted by Dominican Sisters to benefit Loaves & Fishes. Raffle. FMI, Carrie Bannister at 375-2692.

New Gloucester, Saturday, May 5: Spring sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sabbathday Lake Grange, Sabbathday Road. Light lunch. FMI: Pam Dyer, 657-4612.

Turner, Saturday, May 5: Dahlia Days, bulb sale, exchange and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., GAR Hall, Route 219, sponsored by North Turner Presbyterian Church, freewill donations.

Wales, Saturday, May 5: Barbecued pork and beef supper, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Webster Lodge 164 AF&AM. Adults, $8; children 7 to 12, $4. Benefits the building fund. Reservations requested: Tom, 375-8375; Al, 375-8889; Ron, 375-4795.

Sabattus, Sunday, May 6: Buffet breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., American Legion Post 135. $6 adults, $3 children 10 and under.

Wales, Saturday, May 19: Turkey supper, 5 to 6 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Route 132, Pond Road. Benefits Wales Presbyterian Church. FMI: Alice, 375-8382.

Bowdoin, Saturday, June 2: Plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Bowdoin Baptist Church. Benefits Women’s Mission Circle and building fund.

Wales, Saturday, June 16: Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wales Youth Center, Pond Road, Route 132. Sponsored by The Wales Presbyterian Women.

Auburn, Friday and Saturday, June 15, 16: Relay For Life of Androscoggin County, Edward Little High School track FMI: American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or online at www.cancer.org.